I posted this to the site on Tuesday on behalf of Adam's father, Andrew:
On behalf of Adam, Adele, Pafan little Ben and myself I would like to say a big thank you to all of Adam’s friends for the fantastic messages and support. I have asked Neil to post this message to keep everything up to date.
At one point we thought there were signs of movement, but I think we were being too optimistic.
Physically he is improving daily and the chances of his survival are getting better, but still not assured. The doctor said that his heart is now beating strongly, and there is all round improvement.
The next risk is that of infection and pneumonia. There are some signs of fever and he has been put on very strong anti-biotics that will fight bacteria in his body and in his brain. This is being closely monitored and the doctor feels that this is under control.
His brain is still swollen and his skull is still open to prevent the swelling causing further damage. We thought the blow to his head had affected only the left cortex, but there are signs of bleeding having taken place elsewhere in the brain. However, the operation worked and the bleeding has stopped and there are no blood clots, nor is there any need for a further operation.
The doctors think he may well be in a coma for up to four weeks.
There have been numerous requests for visits. The doctor does not want visitors at the moment. There is a sign on is door saying visitors to remain outside the room. We thought we should talk constantly to him, but have been told not to. They do not want him to come out of coma too quickly as he may then go into shock.
The costs are frightening and each time there is a change in medication we receive a phone call to approve payment. Today we received a call about a medication change for the next six days which would be 150,000 baht (£3000) for the medication alone.
I apologise if this message sounds a little despondent, that is not the intention. His progress has been amazing, but I believe that it is important to recognise where we are starting from. There will be plenty of opportunity for his friends in Thailand and England to spend time with him and to help bring him back to us once we are through this critical stage. I know one thing for certain, if anyone in this world is capable of fighting and overcoming this, it is Adam.
Our love and thanks to you all.
On behalf of Adam, Adele, Pafan little Ben and myself I would like to say a big thank you to all of Adam’s friends for the fantastic messages and support. I have asked Neil to post this message to keep everything up to date.
At one point we thought there were signs of movement, but I think we were being too optimistic.
Physically he is improving daily and the chances of his survival are getting better, but still not assured. The doctor said that his heart is now beating strongly, and there is all round improvement.
The next risk is that of infection and pneumonia. There are some signs of fever and he has been put on very strong anti-biotics that will fight bacteria in his body and in his brain. This is being closely monitored and the doctor feels that this is under control.
His brain is still swollen and his skull is still open to prevent the swelling causing further damage. We thought the blow to his head had affected only the left cortex, but there are signs of bleeding having taken place elsewhere in the brain. However, the operation worked and the bleeding has stopped and there are no blood clots, nor is there any need for a further operation.
The doctors think he may well be in a coma for up to four weeks.
There have been numerous requests for visits. The doctor does not want visitors at the moment. There is a sign on is door saying visitors to remain outside the room. We thought we should talk constantly to him, but have been told not to. They do not want him to come out of coma too quickly as he may then go into shock.
The costs are frightening and each time there is a change in medication we receive a phone call to approve payment. Today we received a call about a medication change for the next six days which would be 150,000 baht (£3000) for the medication alone.
I apologise if this message sounds a little despondent, that is not the intention. His progress has been amazing, but I believe that it is important to recognise where we are starting from. There will be plenty of opportunity for his friends in Thailand and England to spend time with him and to help bring him back to us once we are through this critical stage. I know one thing for certain, if anyone in this world is capable of fighting and overcoming this, it is Adam.
Our love and thanks to you all.
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